About a decade ago, Joan Riggs, a 64-year-old from Lemoyne, started to have shaky hands. At first, it was an annoyance.

Propranolol and Primidone demonstrate efficacy in up to 70% of patients as first-line agents. MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) results in approximately 56% tremor reduction at 4 years. Deep Brain ...

As we age, performing daily tasks and the activities we enjoy can become more difficult. Some seniors may begin experiencing movement disorders that further inhibit their physical abilities and the ...

A scalpel-free, high-tech form of brain surgery pioneered at UVA Health offers long-term relief for patients with essential tremor, a common movement disorder, a five-year review shows. The study ...

Imagine not being able to hold your hot cup of coffee in the morning. Your hands shake so much, you can’t hold a spoon well enough to eat ice cream. It’s your loved one's birthday, and you want to ...

Kendra Wetuski first noticed subtle shaking in her hands and balance issues. A neurologist diagnosed her with essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, most often in the ...

Carolyn Gusoff has covered some of the most high profile news stories in the New York City area and is best known as a trusted, tenacious, consistent and caring voice of Long Island's concerns. More ...

Insightec, a global healthcare company dedicated to using focused ultrasound to transform patient care, today announced that France has officially published national reimbursement for unilateral ...

High-intensity focused ultrasound is a noninvasive treatment that provides immediate relief for people who experience tremors, whether they are caused by essential tremor, tremor-dominant Parkinson's ...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Health Services (UHS), one of Upstate New York’s largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, today announced the launch of its focused ...

About 80% of patients with essential tremor do not start or do not continue pharmacologic treatment, suggesting possible unmet need for effective, well-tolerated medications. Investigators conducted a ...